Government Relations

Government Affairs Director

Salary data based on 100 job postings

Based on 71 job postings, the median salary for a Government Affairs Director is $173,793 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,000 at the 10th percentile to $235,050 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include government relations, written and verbal communication, stakeholder relationship management, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement.

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$173,793

10th Percentile

$65,000

90th Percentile

$235,050

Sample Size

71

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Government Affairs Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$173,793Typical salary
90th Percentile$235,050Senior / top earners

Based on 71 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Director

Government relationsWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder relationship managementCoalition buildingStakeholder engagementLegislative advocacyGovernment affairsProject managementLobbyingStrategic planning

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Director

  • RASE4 positions
  • Microsoft4 positions
  • Starkey3 positions
  • National Fuel Gas Company3 positions
  • Rohde & Schwarz3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Director

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United States2415 West 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 571086363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221

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Data extracted from 100 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026